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November 14, 2024
What They’re Not Telling You About Rising Occupancy Rates
For starters this is not a political pitch, but a theoretical take on what could happen over the next few years per Trump’s ICE director pick, Tom Homan, and his goals as ICE director. The effect on rental demand could be significant over the next few years. Illegal immigrants are largely renters due to financing [...]
October 15, 2024
Tampa’s Real Estate Boom
As a new investor, you’re looking into the Tampa or west central Florida and seeing opportunity to grow your wealth, retire early, or maybe you have more humble goals of first time ownership or househacking. You can’t just buy anything and expect cash flow anymore, but that’s a good thing! With that, comes appreciation. I’d [...]
October 15, 2024
Understanding Florida Property Taxes
I’m not a tax expert by any means. I can’t guide you like a CPA can -minimizing liability and optimizing benefits like depreciation, interest deductions, repair and maintenance, travel deductions, pass-through deductions, when to 1031, and definitely more. But I can tell you how I estimate taxes when I analyze deals. It sounds simple, but [...]
October 15, 2024
Beginners Guide to Buying Property
Unless you buy properties every few years, buying a house is a somewhat vague process in the minds of many. There’s many parties involved. Who requires what for approval? Title, lender, inspector, insurance, and appraiser to name a few. I’m based in Tampa, so some of the things I go over may have some regional [...]
October 15, 2024
Investing in 2024 Florida
Hey investors. 2023 is over, and we have insights about what is shaping the real estate market in Tampa and across Florida. From subtle changes in rent growth to competitive sales dynamics, let’s go over what these trends mean for you. Stay ahead of the curve with this analysis, guiding your investment strategies for 2024 [...]
October 15, 2024
Florida vs California… Landlord Laws
Hey future investors! Whether you’re new or old, beginner or seasoned, welcome. Here’s an interesting comparison that I’d like to explore. You constantly hear how Florida is a landlord friendly state and California is not. But have you really compared them? Well, I did and here’s what I found.. If you are looking to buy [...]
October 15, 2024
Why You Want To Pay Property Management Fees
30,000 Ft Generally, property management fees in Tampa range from 8% to 10% of the properties monthly rental income. These fees cover a range of services essential for maintaining your property and managing tenant relationships. The services typically include setting rent prices, preparing and listing rentals, tenant screening, pet screening, fraud prevention, lease management, rent [...]
October 15, 2024
Understanding Rental Seasons
When Is Peak Rental Season? I’ve leased somewhere between 500-600 homes over the course of 6 years in Tampa Bay. During the summer months, the rental market experiences its highest activity. This period is ideal for landlords to fill vacancies, often at higher rent prices compared to winter. Factors contributing to this trend include easier [...]
October 15, 2024
Your Tenant is Vacating – rent or sell?
When tenants vacate a rental property, it’s decision time for owners. You’re faced with 2 choices… find a new renter or sell. This is where the expertise of a seasoned real estate agent becomes invaluable. An experienced agent who you trust doesn’t just push “list and sell” on you; they play a fiduciary role in [...]
October 15, 2024
Need to Sell Your Property?
Nov 8 You have over 12,000 options to list your property. I know the odds aren’t in my favor. Going into 2024 The real estate landscape of 2023 has evolved, and it’s critical to understand what this means for you as a seller. While we’re still navigating a seller’s market in Tampa Bay, the dynamics [...]